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Respiratory System Ringworm Rose Hip Extract

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menuRESPIRATORY SYSTEM
See also Colds

RELAXANTS

Angelica
Aniseed
Coltsfoot
Elecampane
Ephedra
Flaxseed
Grindelia
Hyssop
Plantain
Thyme
Wild cherry bark
.

DEMULCENTS
Comfrey root
Coltsfoot
Flaxseed
Licorice
Marshmallow leaf
Mullein



menuRINGWORM
The best product is Tea Tree oil which is most effective against fungal infections of this nature.

Other less effective measures are:

  1. External wash of plantain using 1 oz of herb to 1 pint of boiling hot water steeped 10 minutes.
  2. Calendula tincture.
  3. Aloe



menuROSE HIP EXTRACT

For each cup of Rose hips bring 1½ cups of water to a boil. Add the hips and cover. Simmer 15 minutes. Let stand in a pyrex or other bowl for 24 hours. Strain off the liquid and bring it to a rolling boil. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice for each pint. Pour into jars and seal.




©1998 by Ernestina Parziale, CH

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